Kitesurfing Pak Nam Pran
Thailand
Wind & Conditions
Kitesurfing spot in Thailand. Best wind directions: NE, E, SE, S. Source: spots4kite.com.
About Pak Nam Pran
The Pran Buri River is a river in Prachuap Khiri Khan Province, Thailand, on the Kra Isthmus of the Malay Peninsula. The Pran Buri River originates in the southern part of Kaeng Krachan National Park in the Tenasserim Hills and after 130 kilometres (81 mi) empties into the Gulf of Thailand. The only town along the river course is Pran Buri, the center of the Pran Buri District. The watershed of the Pran Buri River has an area of about 2,000 square kilometres (770 mi2).
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Best Season
Check the Breeza app for the current rideable window at Pak Nam Pran.
World Ranking
RegionalNot globally ranked, but a kitesurf destination — a local favourite worth a check when the wind lines up.
Facilities & Services
What's on the ground near the launch, mapped from open data:
Nearby spots to eat, drink & learn
- Wake Up Coffee & Restaurant Restaurant
- ชวนนั่ง Restaurant
- หนึ่งหูฉลามริมเลหาดปราณ Restaurant
- Brown Brew & Bistro Bar / Café
- Panem Cafe Bar / Café
Facilities data © OpenStreetMap contributors
When is the best time to kitesurf at Pak Nam Pran?
Timing depends on local conditions. Check the Breeza app for the current rideable window at Pak Nam Pran — it reads the live forecast against your gear and level.
Is Pak Nam Pran suitable for beginner kiters?
Suitability depends heavily on the day's conditions. Breeza reads your level alongside the forecast and gives you an honest verdict — including when it's a no.
What wind direction works at Pak Nam Pran?
Kitesurfing spot in Thailand. Best wind directions: NE, E, SE, S. Source: spo... Breeza cross-references live wind direction against the spot's safe window to tell you if today's direction is rideable for your kite.
What kite size do you need at Pak Nam Pran?
Kite size at Pak Nam Pran depends on the day's wind strength and your weight. Most kiters rig between 10m and 14m. Breeza calculates the ideal size for your gear, so you know before you leave whether it's a go.
Is it safe to kitesurf at Pak Nam Pran?
Safety at Pak Nam Pran depends on conditions and your experience. Check for offshore-wind days, local hazards and emergency contacts before you launch. Breeza gives a rideability verdict that includes a safety flag when conditions are borderline for your level.
See if Pak Nam Pran is ridable right now — wind, direction, and a verdict for your gear.
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